World equities edge higher despite U.S.-China tensions
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - World stocks hovered near three-month highs and safe-haven government bonds inched lower as signs that Europe's economic downturn has bottomed boosted risk appetite, despite worries over violent protests in the United States and unease over Washington's standoff with Beijing.President Donald Trump left a trade deal with China intact Friday despite moving to end Washington's special treatment for Hong Kong in retaliation for Beijing seeking to impose new security legislation..